HB5658 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2023 and 2024
HB5658

Introduced 2/20/2024, by Rep. Daniel Didech

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

New Act

Creates the Microfiber Filter Rebate Act. Requires the Environmental Protection Agency to establish and implement a program to provide rebates to residents of the State for the purchase of a microfiber washing machine filter or a replacement microfiber washing machine filter. Provides that the one-time rebate shall not exceed the lesser of the cost of the microfiber washing machine filter or replacement filter or $100. Requires the Agency to advertise the availability of rebates on its website. Requires the Agency to adopt rules to implement the Act. Requires the Agency, 2 years after the effective date of the Act and annually thereafter, to submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning safety.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Microfiber Filter Rebate Act.

Section 5. Definitions. As used in this Act:

"Agency" means the Environmental Protection Agency.

"Microfiber washing machine filter" or "microfiber filter" means a washing machine filter that (i) is capable of reducing by at least 90% the mass of microfibers that would otherwise be emitted by the washing machine as a result of the operation of the washing machine and (ii) has a mesh size that is capable of capturing microfibers larger than 50 microns.

Section 10. Microfiber filter rebate program.

(a) No later than one year after the effective date of this Act and subject to appropriation, the Agency shall establish and implement a program to provide rebates to residents of the State for the purchase of a microfiber washing machine filter or a replacement microfiber washing machine filter. The purpose of the rebate program shall be to encourage the purchase of microfiber washing machine filters and replacement filters and reduce the amount of microfiber pollution in the State.

(b) The Agency shall issue a one-time rebate to any resident of the State who purchases an eligible microfiber washing machine filter or replacement filter, as determined by the Agency, submits a complete application for the rebate, in a manner and form determined by the Agency, and meets the requirements set forth in this Section and in any rules adopted by the Agency under subsection (f).

(c) The amount of the rebate shall not exceed the lesser of:

(1) the cost of the microfiber washing machine filter or replacement filter; or

(2) $100.

(d) The Agency shall determine the types or brands of microfiber washing machine filters and replacement filters that are eligible for the rebate provided under this Section and the manner and form for residents to apply for and, if eligible, receive a rebate under this Section.

(e) The Agency shall advertise the availability of rebates under this Section on its website and update the information as necessary.

(f) The Agency shall adopt rules as may be necessary for the implementation of the rebate program established under this Section.

(g) No later than 2 years after the effective date of this Act, and annually thereafter, the Agency shall prepare and submit to the Governor and, in accordance with Section 3.1 of the General Assembly Organization Act, to the General Assembly, a report that includes, at a minimum:

(1) a summary of the effectiveness of the rebate program in encouraging the purchase of microfiber washing machine filters and replacement filters and minimizing microfiber pollution in the State;

(2) the total number of rebates provided during the year;

(3) the total amount of money spent on the provision of rebates during the year;

(4) the amount of funding still available for the provision of rebates in future years;

(5) recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the rebate program; and

(6) recommendations concerning whether additional funding is needed to continue the rebate program.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.